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Definition of thieving

thieving

/ˈθiːvɪŋ/
thiev · ing
Plural:thievings
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Past Simple:thieved
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Past Participle:thieved
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Present Participle:thieving
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thieving Lexical Profile

thieving Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Given to or characterized by stealing; dishonest.

Example

"The shopkeeper kept a close watch out for thieving opportunists during the busy holiday season."

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• noun

1

The action or practice of stealing another person's property.

Example

"He was dismissed from his position after the company discovered his habitual thieving from the warehouse."

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• verb

1

To steal or take another person's property without permission or legal right (present participle of thieve).

Example

"The stray cat was caught thieving scraps of fish from the kitchen counter."

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• Rhymes for thieving

• Nearby Words

thief
thieve
thievery
thieving
thievish
thigh
thighbone

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'thieve', which comes from Old English 'þēofian' (to steal), related to 'þēof' (thief), from Proto-Germanic '*þeubaz'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thieving. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thieving
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